Pets, Pets, Pets - Hardcover

Henderson, Kathy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845070216 ISBN 13: 9781845070212

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Bks, 2004

Synopsis

Rollicking verse and exuberant illustrations explore every aspect of pet ownership: feeding time, coming up with a name, pet shops, animal shows, pet "beauty parlors," and waiting at the veterinarian. With a lot of affection and a bit of irony, it covers the wonderful aspects of having a pet (cuddling, playing) to the not-so-wonderful (cleaning up poop, dealing with escapes), making this an excellent choice for young children who have just started to clamor for a dog, cat, or other animal of their very own. The book's whimsical drawings take the edge off some of its more sobering themes: pets get hurt; they cost money to feed and care for, and more.

About this title

About the Author

KATHY HENDERSON is an award-winning author and illustrator, as well as an artist and printmaker. Among her many titles are the modern classic picture book The Little Boat, with Patrick Benson, which won the Kurt Maschler Award and was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize. She also wrote and illustrated The Storm, which was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

Her books for Frances Lincoln include the colour poetry collection 15 Ways to Get Dressed, which she wrote and illustrated, Pets, Pets, Pets, illustrated by Chris Fisher, and Hush Baby Hush, Lullabies from Around the World, illustrated by Pam Smy.
Kathy visits schools regularly, running workshops and performing her work. She lives in north London.

Review

Praise for Baby Knows Best: "A nearly rhyming text buoyantly proves that Baby Knows Best ... a winning read-aloud for parent and child, sibling to sibling, or teacher to class, and a gem for toddler and preschool collections."

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Bks
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1845070216
• ISBN 13: 9781845070212
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Fisher Chris